Congruent meaning

kŏng'gro͝o-ənt, kən-gro͝o'-
In agreement; corresponding; harmonious.
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The definition of congruent is something that agrees with or is in harmony with another.

An example of congruent is two people sharing a similar opinion about something.

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Of figures, having identical shape and size.
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Relating to geometric figures that have the same size and shape. Two triangles are congruent, for example, if their sides are of the same length and their internal angles are of the same measure.
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Corresponding; congruous.
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Coinciding exactly when superimposed.

Congruent triangles.

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Of or relating to two numbers that have the same remainder when divided by a third number. For example, 11 and 26 are congruent when the modulus is 5.
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In congruence.

Congruent numbers.

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Having the same measure.
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(mathematics) Having a difference divisible by a modulus.
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(mathematics) Coinciding exactly when superimposed.
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(algebra) Satisfying a congruence relation.
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Origin of congruent

Middle English from Latin congruēns congruent- present participle of congruere to agree

Sentence Examples

  • Gestures make sense and are congruent to the conversation.

  • congruent with the aims of the intervention.

  • congruent shapes that make up the larger shapes.

  • There is no necessary connexion between Edwards's doctrine of the motivation of choice and the system of Calvinism with which it is congruent.

  • congruent models results.

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